Number
151715
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Clean Fleet Emissions Reduction Initiative Grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works - Operations Division (Fleet Services Section) to accept and fund a Clean Fleet Emissions Reduction Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,339,255 with a grantor of $1,071,404 and a city share of $267,851. The purpose of this grant is to fund 80% of the marginal cost to equip 20 new refuse packer trucks with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines and fueling equipment.
Body
Whereas, Under CFDA #20.205, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has actively promoted the use of compressed natural gas in vehicles; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has been using CNG in refuse packer trucks since 2010; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 02/01/16 to 06/30/17 would cost $1,339,255 of which $1,071,404 (80%) would be provided by the grantor and $267,851 (20%) would be provided by the city; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works - Operations Division (Fleet Services Section) shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2016 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects the following amount for the project titled: Clean Fleet Emission Reduction Initiative Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001600000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $1,071,404
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project Values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Department of Public Works - Operations Division (Fleet Services Section) which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date; and
2. Enter into subcontracts as detailed in the grant budget.
Requestor
Department of Public Works-Operations Division
March 10, 2016